[1979-12-17-WWF-MSG, NY] Bob Backlund vs Bobby Duncum

[paul sosnowski]

Available on the Network, Vault, Old School, 1979.    MSG 12/17/79 (full show)

[BruiserBrody]

I hope this one doesn't get too much love. Backlund states in his book that Duncum didn't have much of a gas tank, and they work this in a way to prevent him from blowing up. Lots of "rest holds" in a TEXAS DEATH MATCH! Plus Backlund spends a good portion laying on the wood floor as Duncum paces the ring. Then the finish is just a sunset flip. What a way to end a "feud" following a double juice brawl in MSG the month before.